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Ex-US Olympian charged with Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former US Olympian was charged with vandalizing Washington's newly renovated - but already peeling - Reflecting Pool and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 3, 2026
Ex-US Olympian faces 10 years for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Ex-US Olympian faces 10 years for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Investing.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Ex-US Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Off The Press
· Jun 25, 2026
US Park Police seek help in identifying person in video for Reflecting Pool investigation
The U.S. Park Police is hoping the public can help identify an individual who was seen in a video police released on Wednesday as part of an investigation into alleged vandalism at the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The video shows a person kneeling next to the pool and reaching an arm into the water, []...Click to read more
Legal Insurrection
· Jul 3, 2026
Former Olympic Athlete Indicted for Allegedly Vandalizing Reflecting Pool
David Hearn faces a charge of felony destruction of property and could receive 10 years in prison. The post Former Olympic Athlete Indicted for Allegedly Vandalizing Reflecting Pool first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Ex-US Olympian indicted in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former Olympian was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge in what US President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where a renovation project he launched has been riddled with problems. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in a Washington court. District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on the pool in “a deliberate act” that caused more than...
Townhall
· Jul 3, 2026
Grand Jury Indicts Former Olympian for Defacing Reflecting Pool
Grand Jury Indicts Former Olympian for Defacing Reflecting Pool
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